Kirt Vakalahi
Junior defensive lineman on Arizona State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′6″ · 275 lb · Queensland, QLD
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 19 nationally · Joined Arizona State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 defensive lineman on Arizona State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Arizona State in 2026.
Kirt Vakalahi
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Arizona State3-star out of New Mexico Military Institute
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kenny Dillingham
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Arizona State.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in hit power and strength.
Arizona State has produced 1 All-Conference defensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Marcus Hardison went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Arizona State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Arizona State
Returning around him
- 4 Arizona State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +3 net (24 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Arizona State · Last season: 8-5 (AP #24) · Talent rank #45 · 2026 recruiting class #40
The defensive line · Arizona State
- #99C.J. Fite6.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #10Clayton Smith6.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #4Emar'Rion Winston6 tackles for loss · 2025
- #9Jalen Thompson5.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #44Kirt Vakalahino box-score line yet
15 more on the roster · Arizona State team page